US Bridges

Dixon Bridge Road over Sandy Creek

Good

Dale County, Alabama · Sec 28 T7N R24E · Structure no. 016423

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1988 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixon Bridge Road over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dixon Bridge Road over Sandy Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDixon Bridge Road
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationSec 28 T7N R24E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.5467, -85.64051
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1988)
Projected traffic140 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$444,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dixon Bridge Road over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixon Bridge Road over Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Dixon Bridge Road over Sandy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1988 count).

How long is Dixon Bridge Road over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Dixon Bridge Road over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.